to knock down; to knock off
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
decline; fall; decay; withering
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
otherwise; or else; if not
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
suffix indicating room size (following a number of tatami mats and a counter)
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
complete; whole; perfect; safe
handrail; railing; banister